Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Designated Dawgs Offer Students Free Rides
With the return of on-campus students, nighttime crowds are growing downtown. That’s especially true ahead of Georgia football home games. The Designated Dawgs offers resources to UGA students who may be structuring their night out around the cost of rideshare. Sailor Betts is a senior majoring in journalism at the…
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Madison County’s Shalom Y’all Creates Sanctuary, Place for Rehabilitation for Area Pigs
Dogs and cats usually come to mind when thinking of rescue shelters, but at Shalom Y’all, a non-profit animal sanctuary, the focus is on a different animal. In Colbert, Georgia, 64 pigs have found a safe place to live and mingle without fear of harm. Kat Lombardi and her husband…
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Historian, Educator Explores Sustainability and Eco-Consciousness Through Lens of Fashion History
A pair of fluorescent, color-blocked dresses drape across the desk, bursting with shades of pinks, blues and greens still as vibrant as they were so many decades before. Atop the neighboring table are folders of black-and-white photographs, some discolored with age and others curled at their edges. A book with…
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Roller Derby Creates Empowering Bonds
Women of all ages and backgrounds joined together for the Classic City Roller Derby team’s final match Sunday. The all-female derby league completed a successful season, as skaters found solace in the sport as they built relationships through competition. Visit classiccityrollergirls.com to see more about the group or watch them…
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Mental Health Support Arrives in Jackson County
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is opening a 22nd branch in Jackson County. At an event on Sept. 12, NAMI announced the project will take approximately a year to complete. William Daughtry attended the event at the Jackson County Agricultural Facility to get more insight on the mental health…
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One Month Later: Staff Reflect on New Jackson County School
Legacy Knoll Middle School is the newest addition to the Jackson County School District. In addition to months of construction and preparation, the school cost $38 million to build. With the school year in full swing, Joe Kopsho visited Jackson County’s newest and most costly public middle school to see…
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Holger Danske: How Folklore Connects to Danish History and Culture
The sleeping viking under Kronborg Castle has been known throughout Danish history. Holger Danske is a story told in every Danish household and taught in every Danish upbringing. Today, the statue has become a popular site for tourists and natives alike. To some, exploring historical Denmark is a brand…
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Cultivating Copenhagen’s Community Through Games: Bastard Café
Thousands of board games line the walls, coupled with loud music and colorful art that sets the ambiance of the establishment. Along with the food and drinks that one would typically find at a coffee shop, games are available for patrons to browse before settling down to play. With over…